<p>Sasthampadikkal (75) had been keeping indifferent health for some time, Malayala Manorama sources said.<br /><br />A keen political reporter and analyst, Joy had covered Kerala developments closely since 1970s.<br /><br />Starting his career at a very young age with "Kerla Prakasam" as a desciple of KSP leader Mathai Manjuran, Joy later joined "Thozhilai" run by Fr Joseoph Vadakkan and then Telegrpah of K V Daniel in Thrissur.<br /><br />After joining Malayala Manorama he became one of the daily's chief political reporters and covered the events from the state capital for long before moving to Palakkad.<br /><br />He had covered closely the ups and downs of various political players including the late Karunakaran from the state capital.</p>
<p>Sasthampadikkal (75) had been keeping indifferent health for some time, Malayala Manorama sources said.<br /><br />A keen political reporter and analyst, Joy had covered Kerala developments closely since 1970s.<br /><br />Starting his career at a very young age with "Kerla Prakasam" as a desciple of KSP leader Mathai Manjuran, Joy later joined "Thozhilai" run by Fr Joseoph Vadakkan and then Telegrpah of K V Daniel in Thrissur.<br /><br />After joining Malayala Manorama he became one of the daily's chief political reporters and covered the events from the state capital for long before moving to Palakkad.<br /><br />He had covered closely the ups and downs of various political players including the late Karunakaran from the state capital.</p>